| Some applicants for job interviews lose the race - that | | | | will you make your decision on this position? I would |
| is they do not get the job because they do not clear | | | | appreciate knowing within the next few weeks so I |
| the final hurdle. You have to close and ask for the job. | | | | can finalize my plans." |
| Without the sale nothing happens. | | | | It can be a good idea to determine follow up activities |
| What can you do as a job applicant to help move | | | | that the interviewer would like, before you leave the |
| along and close the interview process successfully? | | | | interview and the interview room. If a second interview |
| First of all watch for signs from the interviewer that is | | | | is arranged write down the date, time, place and |
| time to "wrap up". Remember the interviewer want to | | | | names of all the people involved in the next step of |
| get the show on the road, hire a candidate and get | | | | the interview process. Alternatively you could put this |
| home to his family as much as you do. Signs to watch | | | | data in your Blackberry. If you are expected to provide |
| for include asking whether or not you have any further | | | | additional information, credentials, references or work |
| questions, tidying up papers on the desk, pushing the | | | | samples, note that as well and ensure that you verify |
| chair back, or even as simple as pushing the chair | | | | what you are supposed to do before you leave. |
| back or simply sitting back in the chair. Heed the cues. | | | | If you are seriously interested in the job, say so. There |
| Do not make the interviewer impatient by droning on at | | | | is nothing wrong with that. As long as the praise and |
| this point. | | | | compliments of the firm, the organization and their |
| If the interviewer is not skilled at interviewing, help wrap | | | | missions are sincere there is nothing wrong with this. |
| up the interview by simply asking "Is there anything | | | | Most people and firms seldom get the recognition that |
| additional that you wish to discuss with me? I know | | | | they deserve and appreciate hearing it. Just as in |
| that you are busy and I appreciate the time that you | | | | effective sales techniques the person who asks is the |
| have given me in order to conduct this interview in | | | | most likely to receive. Interviewers are impressed by |
| such a thorough and professional manner." You may | | | | applicant's expressions of interest; candidates who |
| choose to request a commitment from the interviewer | | | | directly express their interest strengthen their position in |
| to notify you when a job applicant has been selected. | | | | the interview process and ultimately in being offered |
| Further you may indicate or imply that this position | | | | the position at hand, or even more. |
| being offered by the firm or organization is not the only | | | | In the end it's a process. You have to finish the final |
| one that you are considering. Some examples of | | | | steps. It's as simple as that. Those that ask, get. Those |
| these requests for commitment include "By what date | | | | that do not ask seldom get. |